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1. Johnny Bench was an outstanding catcher during his big league career. Which one of these statements about Bench is true?
2. During the 1970s, the Pittsburgh Pirates had an All-Star catcher named Sanguillen. What was his first name?
3. Carlton Fisk was an excellent catcher for the Red Sox during the 1970s. In which year did Fisk hit a famous home run in the World Series?
4. Which one of these 1970s Major League catchers was a switch-hitter at the plate?
5. Bob Boone was a Major League catcher from 1972 to 1990. Boone's father played as an infielder in the big leagues. Can you supply this man's first name?
6. Thurman Munson played catcher for the New York Yankees during the 1970s. What was Munson's uniform number?
7. In the 1970 All-Star Game, Pete Rose of the National League scored the winning run after colliding with the American League catcher, Ray Fosse. Which team did Fosse represent in this contest?
8. Jerry Grote played in the big leagues from 1964 to 1981. Which one of these future Hall of Fame pitchers did Grote NOT catch?
9. Which one of these catchers, a prominent member of the Texas Rangers from 1974 to 1983, graduated from the University of Iowa?
10. From 1977 to 1980, the Kansas City Royals had a starting catcher with the first name of Darrell. Can you supply his last name?
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